Ontario Premier and Utah Governor Strengthen Push to Reverse U.S. Tariffs

Doug Ford and Spencer Cox meet in Toronto, advancing subnational diplomacy to address trade tensions and explore economic collaboration.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford hosted Utah Governor Spencer Cox in Toronto to discuss reversing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
Governor Cox emphasized Utah's strong trade ties with Canada and pledged to encourage other U.S. governors to undertake trade missions to Canada.
Both leaders highlighted shared interests in critical sectors, including mining, technology, and nuclear energy, with Cox touring Ontario's Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
Cox shared his ongoing discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, welcoming recent signs of tariff easing and advocating for broader removal of trade barriers.
Ford underscored the influence of U.S. state governors in shaping federal trade policy and expressed optimism about building momentum through subnational partnerships.